January weather forecast
Messina, Italy

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Messina, Italy is indicated by mild winter temperatures. The cold grip usually associated with January in many areas is kept at bay by highs of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and lows of 10.3°C (50.5°F). A characteristic feature of the weather pattern prevalent around this time includes frequent rainfall, generally making January one of the wetter months of the year. As usual, snow is not a common occurrence in this Mediterranean climate. While temperatures may fluctuate slightly, it’s a generally comfortable month weather-wise, with reasonably pleasant conditions throughout.

Temperature

Messina experiences a transition to a still mild 13.1°C (55.6°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 14.5°C (58.1°F). Throughout January, Messina records a steady low-temperature average of 10.3°C (50.5°F), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Messina, in January, the average water temperature is 15.1°C (59.2°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 15.1°C (59.2°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Messina is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of January, in Messina, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Messina are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January in Messina?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Messina during January are 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 10.3°C (50.5°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Messina?

The average relative humidity in January in Messina, Italy, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Messina in January?

In Messina, Italy, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Messina?

The month with the most snowfall in Messina is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

When does it start snowing in Messina?

January is the first month it typically snows in Messina, Italy. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Messina?

In Messina, in January, the average water temperature is 15.1°C (59.2°F). Swimming in 15.1°C (59.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Messina?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Messina?

On the first day of January in Messina, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:18 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Messina?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Messina, Italy, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Messina?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Messina, Italy, is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Messina?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in January in Messina?

In Messina, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Messina, Italy

Average temperature in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (12.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Messina, Italy

Average pressure in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Messina, Italy

Average wind speed in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average wind speed in January: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Messina, Italy

Average humidity in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Messina, Italy

Average rainfall days in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average snowfall in January: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Messina, Italy

Average snowfall days in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Messina, Italy

Average sea temperature in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in January: 15.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Messina, Italy

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Messina, Italy

Average sunshine days in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Messina, Italy

Average UV index in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Messina, Italy

Average cloud cover in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in January
Messina, Italy

Average visibility in January - Messina, Italy
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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